Vocab 2 Flashcards

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assimilate

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to integrat into a group so that differences are erased

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constrain

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to limit or restrict something

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conpulsory

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recquired by law or authority

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coerce

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to force someone to do something (usually implies persuasion)

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cursory

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done quickly or superficially

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halcyon

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peaceful, free from disturbance

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disingenious

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giving a false sense of sincerity

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indefatigable

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never showing signs of tiredness

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intrepid

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brave, persistent in the pursuit of something

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assiduousness

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care, effort

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irreproachable

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unavle to be criticized

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sagacious

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very knowledgeable and intelligent, showing good judgement

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munificent

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very generous

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magnanimity

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generosity

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alrtuistic

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showing concern for others

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paragon

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somebody or something who is the best example of something

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despotic

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behaving like a tyrant

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pedantic

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too concerned with the correct rules and details

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insipid

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dull, unoriginal

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mollify

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to soothe

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stolid

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solemn, emotionless

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misanthrope

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someone who hates people

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patronize

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to talk down to someone

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insolent

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showing a lack of respect

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capricious

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tending to make sudden, unpredictable changes